2. a. A county, municipality, including a local health board, or other local subdivision shall not regulate the development of biotechnology or the use of materials and organisms created through the application of biotechnology.

b. This act shall not affect the powers of a county, municipality, including a local health board, or other local subdivision to otherwise regulate business, industry, construction, and public utilities, or to provide fire protection and other public safety services.

L.1995,c.40,s.2.